The word garnet comes from the 14th- century middle English word garnet, meaning dark red. lt is derived from the Latin granatus, from granum (grain, seed). This is possibly a reference to mela granatum or even pomum granatum (pomegranate, punica granatum), a plant whose fruits contain abundant and vivid red seed covers (arils), which are similar in shape, size, and color to some garnet crystals.
